Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/14/2026 16:57

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 7:57PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 14, 2026 - 4:57pm
Expires: 
June 14, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 757 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Maysville to Arcade to near Windsor, and moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include... Watkinsville, Danielsville, Lexington, Athens, Statham, Arcade, Nicholson, Comer, Winterville, Bogart, Crawford, North High Shoals, Colbert, Bostwick, Arnoldsville, Ila, Good Hope, Carlton, Maxeys, and Bishop.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning.
Area Description: 
Banks; Jackson; Madison; Barrow; Clarke; Oconee; Oglethorpe; Walton; Morgan; Greene
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA